Wines made from Malbec grapes of Calchaqui Valley
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Calchaqui Valley.
More informations about the variety Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
More informations about the region of Salta
Calchaqui Valleys is the most prolific wine region in Northern Argentina. It is also one of the highest anywhere in the world, with Vineyard altitudes ranging from 1500 to 3100 meters. As with other parts of the Country, Malbec is the key variety, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Torrontés. Merlot, Tannat, Cereza, Syrah, Bonarda and Moscatel (usually Muscat of Alexandria) are also grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- OakPresent in 25% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 19% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 18% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 6% of Malbec
- ChocolatePresent in 6% of Malbec
- PepperPresent in 5% of Malbec
- OakyPresent in 5% of Malbec
- VanillaPresent in 5% of Malbec
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Black fruitsPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Black currantPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Dark fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Malbec
News about the grape variety Malbec
Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022
If you’re looking to replenish your wine rack or spirits cabinet ahead of Christmas, then Black Friday is a great time to do it. With all major drinks retailers offering discounts on bottles in their range, you’ll be able to get some great deals on wine, Champagne and spirits. Offers have already started, with new deals going live on Black Friday and throughout the weekend into Cyber Monday. So it’s worth checking back regularly if you are looking for a particular producer or b ...
Catena Zapata opens exclusive new restaurant
In Mendoza, 2022 is coming to an end with major news for the local wine scene: Catena Zapata has finally opened Angélica Cocina Maestra, its first restaurant in Agrelo (Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza). The restaurant is on the same estate as Catena Zapata’s iconic Mayan pyramid-shaped winery and one of its most treasured Malbec vineyards. Angélica Cocina Maestra, a wine-focused restaurant ‘At Angélica the most important items on the menu are the wines, and our dishes are designed to be paired with them. ...
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In the first part of this series, see the wines that the Decanter editorial team is most excited about tasting at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Amy Wislocki – Decanter Magazine Editor Cape Landing Blackwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River 2019 At the end of every year at Decanter, we organise a ‘Wines of the Year‘ tasting. We ask our key contributors and editorial staff to pick out the wines that most impressed them during the year just gon ...